AMCA PTC Practice Test
Questions & Answers
Whole blood mostly consist of which of the following?
A) Water
B) Solutes
C) Cells
D) Tissue - ANSWERSA) Water
Whole blood is composed of water, solutes and cells. Whole blood is 55-60% plasma and 40-
45% cells. Plasma is about 92% water.
Which type of blood cells are responsible for gas exchange in circulating blood?
A) Red Blood Cells
B) White Blood Cells
C) Platelets
D) Macrophages - ANSWERSA) Red Blood Cells
Professional negligence is also called which of the following?
A) Malpractice
B) Malfunction
C) Malice
D) Arbitration - ANSWERSA) Malpractice
, Which of the following is the most important for phlebotomists to keep in mind during their
daily routine in medical settings?
A) Burglary
B) Confidentiality
C) Privilege granted to a physician
D) Consent - ANSWERSB) Confidentiality
Which department performs chemical screening tests on urine specimens?
A) Coagulation
B) Hematology
C) Microbiology
D) Urinalysis - ANSWERSD) Urinalysis
Which department monitors warfarin therapy?
A) Coagulation
B) Chemistry
C) Immunology
D) Microbiology - ANSWERSA) Coagulation
Warfarin is an anticoagulant and is monitored closely by the prothrombin time test which is
performed in the coagulation department.
Which type of blood cell is responsible for defense and immunity?
A) Red blood cells
B) White blood cells
C) Platelets
D) Macrophages - ANSWERSB) White blood cells
Questions & Answers
Whole blood mostly consist of which of the following?
A) Water
B) Solutes
C) Cells
D) Tissue - ANSWERSA) Water
Whole blood is composed of water, solutes and cells. Whole blood is 55-60% plasma and 40-
45% cells. Plasma is about 92% water.
Which type of blood cells are responsible for gas exchange in circulating blood?
A) Red Blood Cells
B) White Blood Cells
C) Platelets
D) Macrophages - ANSWERSA) Red Blood Cells
Professional negligence is also called which of the following?
A) Malpractice
B) Malfunction
C) Malice
D) Arbitration - ANSWERSA) Malpractice
, Which of the following is the most important for phlebotomists to keep in mind during their
daily routine in medical settings?
A) Burglary
B) Confidentiality
C) Privilege granted to a physician
D) Consent - ANSWERSB) Confidentiality
Which department performs chemical screening tests on urine specimens?
A) Coagulation
B) Hematology
C) Microbiology
D) Urinalysis - ANSWERSD) Urinalysis
Which department monitors warfarin therapy?
A) Coagulation
B) Chemistry
C) Immunology
D) Microbiology - ANSWERSA) Coagulation
Warfarin is an anticoagulant and is monitored closely by the prothrombin time test which is
performed in the coagulation department.
Which type of blood cell is responsible for defense and immunity?
A) Red blood cells
B) White blood cells
C) Platelets
D) Macrophages - ANSWERSB) White blood cells
